Sample Resolutions for Union Boards
Unions can lend strong support for our communities simply by passing a resolution in their executive bodies. Here are two sample resolutions your union can pass to support marriage equality, which is now the law in New York State, and the Gender Expression Non Discrimination Act.
- Sample Union Resolution for Marriage Equality PDF
- Sample Union Resolution for GENDA PDF
Resolutions Passed by Union Boards
- Passed: Resolution for Marriage Equality - New York State United Teachers PDF
- Passed: Resolution for Marriage Equality - New York State AFL-CIO PDF
- Passed: Resolution for GENDA - Capital District Area Labor Federation PDF
- Passed: Resolution for GENDA - New York State AFL-CIO PDF
- Passed: Resolution for Dignity for All Students Act - New York State AFL-CIO PDF
- Passed: Resolution for Marriage Equality - CSEA PDF
- Passed: Resolution for Dignity for All Students - CSEA PDF
Letters Written By Union Leaders
- Capital District Area Labor Federation President GENDA Letter PDF
- Rochester & Genesee Valley Labor Federation President Letter, Rochester PDF
- Buffalo Labor Council President Letter, Buffalo PDF
- Union Leaders' Letter to Senate on Marriage Support PDF
Memos in Support
- Local 802 Support Memo Musicians PDF
- SDC Memo of Support PDF
Where does your union stand on issues of importance to our communities?
The Unions listed below have come out in favor of the legislation indicated. For more information about getting your union to pass a resolution, see above or contact Sheilah Sable at ssable@prideagenda.org.
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Union
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Marriage Equality
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GENDA
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Dignity
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AFSCME District Council 37
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x
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x
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x
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Communications Workers of America, District 1 & Local 1180
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x
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Capital District Area Labor Federation
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x
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x
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Central New York Area Labor Federation
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x
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New York State AFL-CIO
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x
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x
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x
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New York State United Teachers
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x
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x
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OPEIU
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x
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Professional Staff Congress / CUNY
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x
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Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation
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x
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SEIU Local 32BJ
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x
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x
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x
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1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
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x
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UAW Region 9A Metro NYC CAP Council
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x
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x
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x
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UNITE HERE Laundry Joint Board
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x
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UNITE HERE Joint Board, Incl. Local 340
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x
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UNITE HERE Metro NY Joint Board
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x
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UNITE HERE International Union
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x
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United Federation of Teachers
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x
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x
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United University Professions
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x
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x
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x
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